Get to know your fish! Find out which fish the Norwegians have named their – White Gold – and get a recipe with The White Gold of Norway.
By Honest Cooking
Fishing in Norway is a part of the countrys cultural heritage and Norway now manages the largest and most sustainable cod stock in the world. The cod is beneficial for the Norwegian people both in terms of nutrition and for the coutrys economy – which is why the cod goes under the name The White Gold in Norway.
The cod is rich in protein, vitamin B12 and omega-3 and a meal-sized portion of Cod (about 150g) will naturally deliver the recommended daily intake of the vital omega-3 a person should get. To make sure you get your daily intake of omega-3 we provide you with a recipe: Lemon & Walnut Crusted Cod – enjoy.
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- Total Time: 20 mins
- Yield: 20 1x
Description
Cod is one of the most versatile fishes to cook with, and one of the lightest too. Even this lemon & walnut crusted cod only has 240 calories per serving. Not bad, aye?
Ingredients
- ½ pound cod filets
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ¼ cup loosely packed fresh parsley leaves
- 1½ teaspoons lemon rind
- Dash of salt
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- ¼ cup finely chopped walnuts
- 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Place cod in a baking pan and drizzle with lemon juice.
- In a bowl, mix parsley, lemon peel, breadcrumbs, walnuts salt and pepper. Add butter and stir until combined.
- Spread about 2 tablespoons of walnut topping onto one side of the fish filets.
- Bake 15 minutes or until cod flakes with a fork and crumbs are golden.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Main
- Cuisine: 2
